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Blog: Are lefties smarter?

It’s been said that left-handed people are more vulnerable to mental diseases, live shorter lives and are more likely to experience developmental delays. But modern thinking has taken quite a different turn.

Shelley Bridgeman: Why does Welly hate Auckland?

Have you noticed any Auckland hate? What drives it? Is it justified or simply the result of jealousy?

Do men resent success?

Heterosexual men secretly hate it when the woman they love succeeds. And a woman's success makes a man less interested in their relationship.

Louise Thompson: Time to quit procrastinating

Limiting beliefs busted? Check. Goals defined? Check. Action steps diarised? Check. This ideal life thing is easy, right?

Rebecca Kamm: The problem with hipster sexism

Is 'middle class' an insult?

If "middle class" is an insult then it must be an insult of last resort. It's a nebulous, one-size-fits-all mild term of abuse used by lazy people without the imagination...

Shelley Bridgeman: Should we change our flag?

If we change it now who’s to say future generations won’t do the same when what we thought was so appropriate in the early 21st century starts looking tired and dated.

Healthy options for eating out

Eating out can take its toll on your health, but there are wise choices you can make. Here are our tips.

Shelley Bridgeman: Understanding nudists

It's difficult to tell whether naturism and the art of public nudity are declining or thriving.

Nicky Park: Six snacks to boost your brain

Rather than smashing your way through half a dozen lattes, or being tempted to ride through the afternoon on a sugar high, here are some foods that will help you stay focused.

Louise Thompson: A goal is a dream with a deadline

Time to get specific this week.

Are squeegee bandits okay?

Squeegee bandits, those pesky people who clean car windscreens at busy intersections are alive and well on the streets of Auckland.

Rebecca Kamm: Rise of the niche dating site

Narrowing your dating pool down to microscopic proportions is big business now. Niche dating websites are springing up left, right and centre.

Shelley Bridgeman: Do you steal from work?

There must be something about office work that brings out the worst in some people and makes them defraud their bosses.

The most annoying Facebook status updates

There are a few serial posters that are ruining Facebook. You know the ones, the friends who pop up on your feed while your scrolling through and make you growl.

Louise Thompson: Manage your expectations

In my experience people tend to seriously over estimate what can be achieved in the short term, and under estimate what can be achieved in the long term.